Barbara L. Cristman

Barbara L. (Lambert) Cristman, 84, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, at Wingate at West Springfield.

Born on March 30, 1929, in Springfield, a daughter of the late Russell A. Sr. and Lydia E. (LaFlamme) Lambert, she was a longtime resident of Springfield. Barbara graduated from the High School of Commerce in 1946 and later attended business school in Springfield. Her career began as a secretary with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co., and continued her career as a secretary at the Wilbraham Tennis Club. Barbara later became a sales assistant at Forbes and Wallace Department store and later at Peerless Clothing Store, both in the Eastfield Mall. Most recently, she worked for many years with Daniel O'Connell and Sons Property Management in Holyoke, before retiring. Barbara was a longtime parishioner at Holy Name Church in Springfield. Barbara was an avid tennis player and shopper. She loved watching movies, particularly John Wayne movies. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Barbara is survived by her loving children, Sherry McGuire, and her husband, Michael, of Southampton, Mass., Melanie Burns, and her husband, Fred, of Westfield, Mass., and Jennifer Bakes, and her husband, Steven, of Enfield; her cherished grandchildren, Steven Bakes Jr. and Ryan Bakes. Besides her parents, Barbara was also predeceased by her brother, Russell A. Lambert Jr., and her infant sister, Gertrude Lambert.

Funeral services for Barbara will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, beginning at 10 a.m. from Hafey Springfield Chapels, 494 Belmont Ave., Springfield, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Name Church, 323 Dickinson St., Springfield. Committal Rites with burial will follow immediately after the Mass at St. Michael's Cemetery in Springfield.

Calling hours for Barbara will be held on Friday, Oct. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 264 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104; or to Baystate Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 280 Chestnut St., 6th Floor, Springfield, MA 01199.

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